Thanks to the constant connectivity currently available, a man who probably woke up concerned only with making his flight captured a piece of history. Thursday, February 24th, the space shuttle “Discovery” lifted off for its final voyage into space. Few people witness a shuttle launch firsthand, but due to a two hour commercial flight delay, a man named Neil Monday and those lucky enough to be seated on his side of the airplane got to watch the takeoff midair.
Tech-savvy Neil immediately whipped out his iPhone and was able to capture this historical event and upload it to Youtube within minutes. The video has gone viral, and has been used by multiple blogs and news agencies. Were it not for his quick turn to technology (though many airlines request that phones be turned off,) millions would have been denied the ability to view such a spectacular sight from such an unusual, breath-taking angle. Thank you Neil Monday!
2 comments:
It is neat how technology has provided us with opportunities that otherwise would have been impossible to experience. Because of Neil's iPhone, the world can now experience this unforgettable event from the comfort of their own homes.
This story highlights an interesting part of the constant-connection cycle. Many of us rely of media to stay connected. However, this post shows how news agencies are using the ability to be constantly connected to share Neil's footage. This circle of user to news station and back to users reveals just how interwoven and connected we have all become.
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